Experience

F9 Brands Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll Specialist

  • May 2023 - Present

  Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, United States Point of contact to employees supporting all locations with payroll processing. Manages payroll process across multiple companies and states. Records hours and generates reports within the timekeeping system. Processes employee changes. Prepares and processes weekly and bi-weekly payroll. Processes commission and bonus payments. Maintains accurate PTO balances. Manages points system. Manages payroll process across multiple companies and states. Responds to payroll related inquiries from… Show more Point of contact to employees supporting all locations with payroll processing. Manages payroll process across multiple companies and states. Records hours and generates reports within the timekeeping system. Processes employee changes. Prepares and processes weekly and bi-weekly payroll. Processes commission and bonus payments. Maintains accurate PTO balances. Manages points system. Manages payroll process across multiple companies and states. Responds to payroll related inquiries from employees and management. Communicates with supervisors to resolve time clock discrepancies and obtain necessary approvals. Completes verification of employment documents. Maintains electronic employee files. Provides weekly reporting. Reviews payroll journals for accuracy. Administrative support and special projects. Show less



TENNESSEE CONFERENCE, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pulpit Supply Pastor

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Westpoint, Tennessee, United States Serves as pastor for two small, rural churches. Preach weekly sermons. Provide support and guidance to active members.



Lowe's Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staffing Coordinator

  • Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

  Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States Supported store management with staffing, drug screening, scheduling, talent acquisition, training, compliance, and payroll. Conducted all new hire orientations. Oversaw all scheduling for more than 150 employees. Updated time and attendance records. Promoted a strong safety culture by handling all administrative tasks related to workers’ compensation and general liability.



Kroger

• Germany
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Resource Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, United States Oversaw all HR functions related to recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new associates at two different stores. Provided management oversight of human resource operational metrics. Secured and maintained all employee records in accordance to company policies and governmental regulations. Served as overall store leadership on a limited, as-needed basis.



At Home Healthcare- Middle TN

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

  Southern Middle Tennessee Coordinated general Human Resources activities for two offices within company. Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained new caregivers for a six county area. Ensured all pre-hires completed the necessary training and possessed the correct documentation. Maintained personnel files in accordance with state, federal, and company requirements. Responsible for weekly payroll for 100+ employees. Ensured that any expired licenses were renewed. Completed weekly and monthly reports. Achieved several… Show more Coordinated general Human Resources activities for two offices within company. Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained new caregivers for a six county area. Ensured all pre-hires completed the necessary training and possessed the correct documentation. Maintained personnel files in accordance with state, federal, and company requirements. Responsible for weekly payroll for 100+ employees. Ensured that any expired licenses were renewed. Completed weekly and monthly reports. Achieved several months with the highest number of hires in the middle TN area. Earned employee of the month in May 2020 Show less



Boys & Girls Clubs of Maury County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data & Development Coordinator

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Columbia, Tennessee Managed the various data systems and processes that tracked Club youth’s outcomes and demographic information. Including exporting and analyzing outcome data for grant reports, under the direction of the Resource Development Director. Ensured the successful execution of the organization’s various fundraising initiatives by providing administrative support for the Development Office. Worked closely with the Resource Development Director to execute mailings, produce marketing materials, track… Show more Managed the various data systems and processes that tracked Club youth’s outcomes and demographic information. Including exporting and analyzing outcome data for grant reports, under the direction of the Resource Development Director. Ensured the successful execution of the organization’s various fundraising initiatives by providing administrative support for the Development Office. Worked closely with the Resource Development Director to execute mailings, produce marketing materials, track donor information in the donor database, coordinate details for fundraising events, and other tasks as assigned. Show less



State of Tennessee

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Policy Analyst

  • May 2016 - Oct 2018

  Division of Health Care Finance & Administration Nashville, TN Identified, researched, and wrote federal and state policy decisions or potential policy decisions that impacted TennCare, the State of Tennessee's Medicaid program. Documented TennCare policy, which involved preparing and maintaining State rules, coordinating with CMS regarding the TennCare Demonstration Waiver and the Medicaid State Plan, and developing written materials (e.g., the TennCare Operational Protocol, policies, and policy references) that explained TennCare Policy to both… Show more Identified, researched, and wrote federal and state policy decisions or potential policy decisions that impacted TennCare, the State of Tennessee's Medicaid program. Documented TennCare policy, which involved preparing and maintaining State rules, coordinating with CMS regarding the TennCare Demonstration Waiver and the Medicaid State Plan, and developing written materials (e.g., the TennCare Operational Protocol, policies, and policy references) that explained TennCare Policy to both internal and external audiences. Show less



East Arkansas Planning & Development District

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Consultant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Jonesboro, AR Conducted a community food security assessment in two counties in northeast Arkansas with a team of graduate students from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. Assessment included focus groups, surveys, secondary data collection, and analysis. Presented assessment findings to the EAPDD and interested community members.



Seedco

• Argentina
• Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

• Program Assistant

  • May 2011 - Aug 2013

  Memphis, TN Work mainly with the EarnBenefits team. Perform quality assurance on the applications received through the Seedco office. Help subcontractors with technical issues. Compile reports, contracts, and other important documents. Perform quality assurance on the Families First timesheets submitted to the Seedco office. Aided in implanting programs in rural Upper Cumberland area of TN.



Boston, Holt, Sockwell, and Durham

• Summer Law Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Lawrenceburg, TN Worked closely with the partners on key cases. Participated in client interviews and meetings. Attended partners’ court cases and Lawrenceburg City Court.



National Coalition for the Homeless

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Analyst Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Worked closely on various bills in Congress and other policy related issues on Capitol Hill and across the nation. Wrote articles for the NCH newsletter. Attended the US Social Forum in Atlanta, GA, and presented workshops concerning hate crimes legislation.